At San Mamés, Atlético Madrid cast their fans’ minds back to days when penetrating Simeone’s lines was a miracle. A compact 5-4-1 block and a transition were enough for the visitors to secure three points before the international break. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. Without a doubt, Diego Simeone is the Sir […]
For the second game in a row, Robert Lewandowski stepped up, securing three points for Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s men showed an evolution in all phases of the game in comparison to their match against Valencia, leaving their former manager Ernesto Valverde still looking for the first win of this season. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Atlético Madrid are hovering in unfriendly territory. The lack of tier European competition for the first time in 12 years was a real threat. It was time to go back to their roots. A solid second half showing stifled their challengers as a significant supplement toward their top four charge. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
Athletic Club and Barça played out a goalless draw in a match without pace or chances. The most notable aspect of the match was the injuries to De Jong and Pedri, which upset all of Xavi Hernández’s plans less than two weeks before the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Tactical analysis […]
Michel mentioned that Girona should finish in the top four by the end of May after the final whistle. But in light of previous comments about end goals— or lack thereof— one may argue that it was a bump back to the ground. A season of surprises tied its targets to the more modest feat […]
Valverde’s team managed to leave the Metropolitano with an advantage. Athletic’s high and fierce pressing was once again their main offensive weapon, making Atlético de Madrid uncomfortable and causing them to lose many balls in dangerous areas. The reaction of Simeone’s team in the second half was insufficient and the semi-final of the Copa del […]
Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil asked for a derby like those of the past: intense and with a lot of tension. His wishes came true. The Basque derby was a vibrant match, where there was more intensity than quality of play. Athletic’s forward line, led by the young Nico Williams, was the more decisive and […]
Athletic Club gave a stubborn defensive display in their 4-4-2 system here, as Barcelona dominated possession with a cohesive structure but struggled to find the crucial goal. It was eventually a debutant who found the breakthrough, as Marc Guiu scored shortly after being introduced as a substitute by Xavi. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh […]
Jude Bellingham scored in his LaLiga debut, together with Rodrygo handed Madrid their first three points of the season, and deservedly so. Real Madrid were overly dominant throughout the entire game, with little resistance coming from the other end. Tactical analysis and match report by Huu Trung. For the first time in their 121 years […]
In a match where both sides played aggressively throughout, it took two (incredibly fortunate) goals from Iñaki Williams to separate the teams. It was a battle of two high pressing defensive units; the duels in midfield were especially intense, to the point where players were hardly afforded the time to take a second touch. Tactical […]